Vision/Mission

Vision

To be a center of outstanding basic immunology research, highly respected for conducting innovative and rigorous research that leads to major discoveries into the mechanisms of immunity.

Mission

The Center for Vaccine Biology and Immunology at URMC will:

Pursue high quality, rigorous research into fundamental mechanisms of immunity

Focus on innovative, discovery research that is driven by hypothesis testing and data exploration

Acquire/develop cutting-edge technologies

Teach and mentor the conceptual and experimental skills required for rigorous research

Maintain and expand a strong network of basic and clinical collaborations

Foster a collaborative culture of critical thinking and vigorous discussion

Research

The research programs in the Center are highly synergistic among the faculty within the Center and have close and extensive collaborations with clinical and basic research labs across the Medical Center complex. The CVBI is thoroughly integrated into a strong graduate program in Immunology, Microbiology and Virology, and occupies exceptional research space in proximity to state-of-the-art core facilities.